Steven Stafstrom

A bill, championed by the Bridgeport legislative delegation, that would permit and implement an open and competitive Request for Proposal process for private or tribal entities to bid for a qualification to develop, manage and operate a casino gaming facility in Connecticut passed the state House of Representatives.

The state House of Representatives took a step toward addressing the national epidemic of gun violence by passing legislation that would ban bump stocks.

The Bridgeport House delegation applauded the state House of Representatives' passage of a bill that would increase citizen participation in Neighborhood Revitalization Zone committees.

Seven Bridgeport census tracts were forwarded to the Federal Government as suggestions to be added to the list of federal Opportunity Zones. From Bridgeport's downtown to Steelpointe Harbor, to the city's West End Eco-technology Park and the Cherry Street Loft area, Bridgeport is seeing development growth.

The state House of Representatives took a step on April 19 toward closing the gender wage gap and ensuring women earn equal pay for equal work by passing House Bill 5386.

Bridgeport is slated to receive $3.1 million in supplemental car tax reimbursement money after I and the Bridgeport legislative delegation fought to secure the release of the funds from the state Office of Policy and Management.

Members of the legislature's Judiciary Committee pushed forward legislation that would ban bump stocks and untraceable firearms called "ghost guns" on April 3. House Bills 5542 and 5540 now head to the state House of Representatives for further consideration.

After the city of Hartford entered into an agreement with the Municipality Accountability Review Board, state Rep. Steve Stafstrom encouraged the city of Bridgeport to enter into a similar contract to help stabilize the city's tax rate and address its unfunded liabilities.